Cross River State
Wildfires in Cross River State
Active wildfires in Cross River State (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event5.8 km²7 h ago99 km SSW of Calabar, Nigeria
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
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Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
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Floods
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Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Cross River State
- 7 h agoWildfire near Calabar, Nigeria – active5.8 km² · 99 km SSW of Calabar, Nigeria
- 19 h agoWildfire near Calabar, Nigeria – active4.8 km² · 61 km S of Calabar, Nigeria
- 32 h agoWildfire near Calabar, Nigeria – active15 km² · 76 km SSW of Calabar, Nigeria
- 2 days agoWildfire near Ogoja, Nigeria22 km² · 17 km NW of Ogoja, Nigeria
- 257 days agoWildfire near Ugep, Nigeria30 km² · 42 km SE of Ugep, Nigeria
- 257 days agoWildfire near Ugep, Nigeria23 km² · 17 km SE of Ugep, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Cross River State
Satellites have detected 7 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 30 km².
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7 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 30 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 km² | 99 km SSW of Calabar, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 61 km S of Calabar, Nigeria | Active | |
| 15 km² | 76 km SSW of Calabar, Nigeria | Active | |
| 22 km² | 17 km NW of Ogoja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 42 km SE of Ugep, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 17 km SE of Ugep, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 25 km SW of Ogoja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 17 km W of Ogoja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 35 km WNW of Ogoja, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 km² | 42 km SE of Ugep, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 17 km SE of Ugep, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 17 km NW of Ogoja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 17 km W of Ogoja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 35 km WNW of Ogoja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 76 km SSW of Calabar, Nigeria | Active | |
| 11 km² | 25 km SW of Ogoja, Nigeria | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 5 | 30 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 22 km² |